Obituaries: March 20, 2013

Wednesday

Mar 20, 2013 at 2:00 PM

Paul David Johnson

Paul David Johnson of Fairport Harbor, Ohio passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 after a short illness.

Paul was born on April 14, 1951 to John and Elizabeth Johnson preceded him in death. He was raised in Sault Ste. Marie and was a member of the Sault High Class of 1969. He lived and worked in Ohio for 42 years.

He is survived by one son, Andrew Johnson of Willowick, Ohio; three sisters and their families, Joy and David Cunningham, Jackie Johnson and Lori Thompson all of Sault Ste. Marie; nieces and nephews Michael, Matthew and Anne Cunningham, Jamie Hampton, Alex and Jenna Thompson; great nephews Jack and Liam Hampton. Paul is also survived by his aunt Beverly Ward, cousins Ron and Mary Sue Nelson of Sault Ste. Marie and their daughter and her husband Heather and Nick Smith of Aurora, Ill.; cousins Robin and Ellen Merill, Don, Dave and Dan Huey and their families.

Paul enjoyed his summertime visits to Sault Ste. Marie and the Lake Superior shoreline. A celebration wake will be held Thursday, March 28 in Fairport Harbor. A memorial will be held at a later date in Sault Ste. Marie.

Patsy Ruth Kincheloe

Patsy Ruth Kincheloe (nee Miller, m. White) 82, passed away peacefully March 18, 2013 at the Chippewa County Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Ruth Ellen Miller of Sacramento, Calif. and her husband James.

She is survived by her daughters, Ruth Marlene Murphy (Kenneth), of Sault Ste. Marie and Carol Darlene White (Warren) of New Hudson, Mich. She also left four grandchildren, Anna Ruth White of Brooklyn, N.Y., Samantha De Gues of Ann Arbor, Kyle Murphy and Matty Murphy both of Sault Ste. Marie. Her brother, Bill Miller (Bonnie) of Fresno, Calif. survives as well as many nieces and nephews.

Patsy was born in Gypsy, Okla., May 23, 1930. The family resettled to California in 1943 and she graduated high school from Fowler in 1948. During her life she lived in Oklahoma, California, Texas and Michigan; finally relocating to Sault Ste. Marie in 1993 to be near her daughters and grandchildren. She was an avid Detroit Tigers fan and rarely missed a game on T.V. Many occasions were celebrated with her Texas Sheet Cakes which she'd bake with only the slightest of hints. Her willingness to help and her gentle presence are going to be missed.

In accordance to her wishes, cremation has taken place. Donations can be made to the Chippewa County Hospice House in lieu of flowers. Clark Bailey Newhouse Funeral Home & Cremation Center is assisting the family. Condolences may be left online at www.clarkbaileynewhouse.com.

Pauline Rita Tominack

Pauline Rita Tominack, age 87, of DeTour Village, Mich., died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at the home of her niece on Drummond Island. She was born February 6, 1926 in DeTour to Paul Felix and Marion Bella (Bell) LaPoint.

Pauline was a lifelong DeTour resident. She married Edwin “Mark” Tominack on July 20, 1949 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Pauline worked in the office at the Drummond Island Dolomite Quarry for nearly 40 years.

Pauline was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and the DeTour Area Snowmobile Club.

Pauline and Mark loved snowmobiling. They owned a cabin on St. Joseph Island, Canada, where they spent much of the winter for nearly 30 years. They also danced together at many area Polka Festivals. Pauline collected antiques and autographs. She enjoyed playing the piano and tatting.

Services will be held Friday, March 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in DeTour Village. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated beginning at 1 p.m. with Father Janusz Romanek celebrant.

Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in the spring.

Reamer Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.reamergalerfuneralhome.com.

Death Notice

ADAMS, RETA JEAN, age 87, of DeTour Village, Mich. died Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at War Memorial Hospital in Sault Ste. Marie. She was born September 2, 1925 in Traverse City. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Reamer Galer Funeral Home in Pickford. www.reamergalerfuneralhome.com